Howdy all,
I've finally got the had brake installed on my M38A1, and I've got yet another question. I've noticed that there is some play in the hand brake lever. The play is front to back at the end where it attaches to the yoke and clevis. It's not particularly free movement -- in other words, it doesn't swing back and forth easily. Any wisdom would be greatly appreciated!
Yet another hand brake question
- Madriver1968
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Yet another hand brake question
Bill S.
1954 M38A1 (#71757, Feb. 1954)
1964 Sunbeam Tiger
1964 Jaguar E-Type Coupe
1968 Triumph TR-250
1971 Triumph TR-6
1954 M38A1 (#71757, Feb. 1954)
1964 Sunbeam Tiger
1964 Jaguar E-Type Coupe
1968 Triumph TR-250
1971 Triumph TR-6
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There are three goals for you to achieve with the handbrake system.
1 - That it effectively holds the jeep still.
2 - That it does not rattle.
3 - That the handle remains in the selected position.
Are you meeting these goals now?
Since the handle does not fasten directly to the yoke your description indicates you have not assembled the rod correctly.I've noticed that there is some play in the hand brake lever. The play is front to back at the end where it attaches to the yoke and clevis.

There are three goals for you to achieve with the handbrake system.
1 - That it effectively holds the jeep still.
2 - That it does not rattle.
3 - That the handle remains in the selected position.
Are you meeting these goals now?
Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... _album.php
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... _album.php